James (Jim) Robert Stanley

James (Jim) Robert Stanley of Wister, OK was born February 6, 1950 in New Castle, PA and raised in Bessemer, PA by his parents Robert and Sarah Stanley. Jim passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025, with his family close by him. Jim was a loving Husband, “Father”, Grandpa, and Brother to his family and extremely loyal and caring to his many, many friends that he considered “family” as well. Jim was a proud Christian and dedicated church and community member.

Jim loved the outdoors, his motorcycle, his pets, and his wife, LouAnn of 27 years. They were married April 1 in Las Vegas, NV by Elvis in the Graceland Wedding Chapel – one of his favorite stories.

He was a pitcher/outfielder on his High School team and enjoyed the sport, but his passion then and now was his motorcycle and exploring the great outdoors at every opportunity. Jim started his career in HR-Benefits/Comp with Bell Atlantic through all their transitions to Verizon, where he retired the first time in 2003. Except for a brief time at DART in Dallas and Golden Living in Fort Smith, AR his entire career was in the telephone business.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents, his brother-in-law Gabe DeMatteis and “son” Brandon Jennings.

He is survived by:

Spouse:

LouAnn Patrick Stanley – wife of 27 years, Wister, OK

“Son”:

Travis Jennings and wife Betsy of Haslet, TX

Grandchildren: (all in TX)

Nikodem (Niko) Jennings

Aiden Jennings + (Eric Hanlyn)

Seweryn (Sevi) Jennings

Ezekiel Mancia

and Zain and Trevor

Sisters:

Kay DeMatteis and husband Gabe (deceased) of Medina, OH

Roberta Humphrey of Wister, OK

Brothers-in-law and Sisters-in-law:

Bryan Patrick and wife Sue of Scottsdale, AZ

Brad Patrick and wife Lisa of Carefree, AZ

Over 25 – Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Great-Nieces and Great-Nephews

Jim’s many close friends he considered family

His beloved pets: Venus, Crystal, Kewpie, Commando, and Ashton

Memorial Service will be June 14, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Dowden-Roberts Chapel in Heavener, OK with Brother Brock Hardin officiating. Attendees are welcome to dress in whatever makes them most comfortable. Cremation Arrangements are under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home in Heavener, OK.

Family suggests, donations can be made to the Gideons International (www.gideons.org), American Cancer Society (https://donate.cancer.org), VITAS Hospice, TX (https://vitascommunityconnection.org) or worthy charity of your choice in Jim’s honor. Family flower arrangements by The Gingerbread House, Wister, OK.

The family of Jim Stanley wishes to thank VITAS Hospice, TX, OU Medical Center, and Baylor, Scott, White Hospital for their excellent and compassionate care of Jim.